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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.92, 999.45 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.92, 999.45 and 462.48 is: 637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.92 : 999.45 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.92/999.45 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.92x = 999.45 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.92x = 462,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,225.64/724.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.62

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